Andy Mac v PZB This time India will Stand !!!!

paullus99 · Post by **paullus99** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 11:00 pm

Save your carrier aircraft for the KB - wasting them on ground attacks at this point just burns them out & gives your opponent a shot at an unopposed strike against you.

pat.casey · Post by **pat.casey** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 11:35 pm

ORIGINAL: paullus99

Save your carrier aircraft for the KB - wasting them on ground attacks at this point just burns them out & gives your opponent a shot at an unopposed strike against you.

I think Andy's plan here is to run away if he sees KB in the area, but I've been wrong before

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Blackhorse · Post by **Blackhorse** » Mon Feb 14, 2011 3:39 am

Problems problems the 1srt wave is ready to go in 60,000 men but PZB has 8,000 at my destination which is not good. 8,000 in rough jungle say lvl 5 forts might be difficult to take.

To paraphrase US (Confederate) General James Longstreet: "I've fought from the ranks up. I've fought by section, by company, by regiment, by division and by corps. And I tell you frankly, this attack will not fail. There is no body of 8,000 men that ever lived that could stop this attack."

Good luck!

krupp_88mm · Post by **krupp_88mm** » Mon Feb 14, 2011 4:16 am

To paraphrase US (Confederate) General James Longstreet: "Sir with your permission... Sir, I've been a soldier all my life. I've fought from the ranks on up, you know my service. But sir, I must tell you now, I believe this attack will fail. No 15,000 men ever made could take that ridge."

castor troy · Post by **castor troy** » Mon Feb 14, 2011 7:09 am

ORIGINAL: Andy Mac

I am committed but more worried than I was about this....

Thats 200 AV of Garrison - I have about 3.5 Divs landing - might not be enough even if I throw the kitchen sink at it from the air

Also attacking 52nd JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 1st Recon Regiment ...
Also attacking 15th Garrison Unit ...

200 av vs. 3.5 divs is no problem at all for your troops. You might not take it on the first attempt but the enemy will take far more losses than you so in the second or third attempt the enemy is toast, especially as there´s only one "combat unit".

Andy Mac · Post by **Andy Mac** » Mon Feb 14, 2011 3:37 pm

We shall see how it goes - not planning on running unless I must

Hortlund · Post by **Hortlund** » Mon Feb 14, 2011 4:02 pm

Now that the cat is out of the bag, do you think you could post a map and include your target(s)?

I think this is a very bold move, and I think it is the right time to strike in this area. The longer you wait, the deeper fortifications you will be up against. Your forces are also still expendable, while any Jap losses are gone for good. Even if you fail miserably here, you will get new ships, aircraft, troops. Japs dont.

witpqs · Post by **witpqs** » Mon Feb 14, 2011 4:48 pm

ORIGINAL: castor troy

ORIGINAL: Andy Mac

I am committed but more worried than I was about this....

Thats 200 AV of Garrison - I have about 3.5 Divs landing - might not be enough even if I throw the kitchen sink at it from the air

Also attacking 52nd JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 1st Recon Regiment ...
Also attacking 15th Garrison Unit ...

200 av vs. 3.5 divs is no problem at all for your troops. You might not take it on the first attempt but the enemy will take far more losses than you so in the second or third attempt the enemy is toast, especially as there´s only one "combat unit".

I agree. One or more unsuccessful shock attacks that gut the attackers would change that, but deliberate attacks ought to do the trick.

Andy Mac · Post by **Andy Mac** » Mon Feb 14, 2011 6:54 pm

Well interesting turn on Day +2

The 73rd Motorised Bde shock attacked and the other 3 Divs performed a deliberate attack and just failed a 1 to 1 attack however with 40+ disabled squads I am going to ris a second attack tomorrw as I will get stronger as my TF is still not fully unloaded.

I have to have a decent shot at 1 to 1 tomorrow. Lvl 5 forts were unexpected but as anticipated.

Royal Sovereign and Hawkins were both sunk Royal Sovereign was actually doing ok but she ate a torpedo from a Jap sub.

2 japanese CA's both limped away i forgot about dual missions and my naval bombers dedicated to naval strike duty didnt fly.

At the island the Australian Para landed I have now put 2 PBY Sqns despite it being lvl 0 AF - those PBY's and PB4Y's from Darwin are focussed on detecting KB

I tyhink I have at least two more days.

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 20, 43
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Invasion Support action off Waingapoe

19 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
BB Resolution
BB Colorado
CL Concord
CL Raleigh
DD Vendetta
DD Chew
APA Fayette
DD Quadrant

Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

BB Resolution firing at 52nd JNAF AF Unit
BB Colorado firing at 52nd JNAF AF Unit
CL Raleigh firing at 52nd JNAF AF Unit
DD Vendetta firing at 52nd JNAF AF Unit
DD Chew firing at 15th Garrison Unit
DD Chew fired at enemy troops
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Waingapoe at 63,113, Range 2,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
E Sanae, Shell hits 4, heavy fires
E Karukaya
E Hasu
E Tsuga, Shell hits 5, and is sunk

Allied Ships
BB Pennsylvania, Shell hits 8
BB Warspite
BB Valiant
BB Royal Sovereign, Shell hits 2, Torpedo hits 1
CA Sussex
CA Devonshire
CA Hawkins
CL Birmingham
DD Eaton
DD Renshaw
DD Ringgold

Reduced visibility due to Rain with 64% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 64% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 27,000 yards...
Range closes to 25,000 yards...
Range closes to 23,000 yards...
Range closes to 21,000 yards...
Range closes to 19,000 yards...
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Range closes to 13,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 6,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 2,000 yards
BB Royal Sovereign engages E Tsuga at 2,000 yards
E Hasu engages BB Pennsylvania at 2,000 yards
BB Pennsylvania engages E Karukaya at 2,000 yards
BB Pennsylvania engages E Sanae at 2,000 yards
CA Sussex engages E Sanae at 2,000 yards
DD Ringgold engages E Sanae at 2,000 yards
BB Pennsylvania engages E Tsuga at 2,000 yards
BB Pennsylvania engages E Hasu at 2,000 yards
BB Pennsylvania engages E Karukaya at 2,000 yards
BB Pennsylvania engages E Sanae at 2,000 yards
CL Birmingham engages E Tsuga at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
E Tsuga sunk by BB Royal Sovereign at 3,000 yards
Range increases to 5,000 yards
BB Pennsylvania engages E Hasu at 5,000 yards
BB Valiant engages E Karukaya at 5,000 yards
BB Pennsylvania engages E Sanae at 5,000 yards
BB Pennsylvania engages E Karukaya at 5,000 yards
CA Devonshire engages E Sanae at 5,000 yards
CA Sussex engages E Karukaya at 5,000 yards
DD Ringgold engages E Karukaya at 5,000 yards
Task forces break off...

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Waingapoe at 63,113, Range 6,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
CA Chokai, Shell hits 6, on fire
CA Furutaka, Shell hits 16, heavy fires, heavy damage
CL Abukuma, Shell hits 5, heavy fires
DD Shinonome, Shell hits 1
DD Shirakumo
DD Sagiri, Shell hits 4, heavy fires
DD Yugiri
DD Harukaze
DD Uruyuke

Allied Ships
BB Pennsylvania, Shell hits 7
BB Warspite, Shell hits 2
BB Valiant, Shell hits 7
BB Royal Sovereign, Shell hits 9, Torpedo hits 1, heavy fires, heavy damage
CA Sussex, Shell hits 1
CA Devonshire, Shell hits 1
CA Hawkins, Shell hits 8, Torpedo hits 2, and is sunk
CL Birmingham, Shell hits 4
DD Eaton, Shell hits 1
DD Renshaw
DD Ringgold, Shell hits 2

Reduced visibility due to Rain with 64% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 64% moonlight: 6,000 yards
Range closes to 23,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 23,000 yards
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
CONTACT: Allies radar detects Japanese task force at 11,000 yards
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 6,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 6,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages BB Valiant at 6,000 yards
BB Royal Sovereign engages CL Abukuma at 6,000 yards
CL Abukuma engages BB Pennsylvania at 6,000 yards
CA Hawkins engages DD Harukaze at 6,000 yards
DD Harukaze engages CA Devonshire at 6,000 yards
BB Pennsylvania engages DD Sagiri at 6,000 yards
CL Birmingham engages CA Furutaka at 6,000 yards
DD Ringgold engages DD Harukaze at 6,000 yards
DD Harukaze engages DD Renshaw at 6,000 yards
Range closes to 5,000 yards
BB Royal Sovereign engages CA Furutaka at 5,000 yards
CA Chokai engages BB Valiant at 5,000 yards
CA Chokai engages BB Warspite at 5,000 yards
DD Uruyuke engages DD Renshaw at 5,000 yards
CA Hawkins engages CA Chokai at 5,000 yards
CA Sussex engages DD Sagiri at 5,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages CL Birmingham at 5,000 yards
DD Ringgold engages DD Harukaze at 5,000 yards
DD Sagiri engages DD Renshaw at 5,000 yards
DD Sagiri engages DD Eaton at 5,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
BB Royal Sovereign engages CA Furutaka at 2,000 yards
CA Chokai engages CA Hawkins at 2,000 yards
CL Abukuma engages CL Birmingham at 2,000 yards
BB Pennsylvania engages CA Chokai at 2,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages CA Hawkins at 2,000 yards
DD Yugiri engages DD Eaton at 2,000 yards
CL Abukuma engages CA Sussex at 2,000 yards
CL Abukuma engages CL Birmingham at 2,000 yards
DD Harukaze engages DD Ringgold at 2,000 yards
DD Renshaw engages DD Sagiri at 2,000 yards
DD Eaton engages DD Harukaze at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages BB Royal Sovereign at 3,000 yards
BB Valiant engages CL Abukuma at 3,000 yards
CA Sussex engages CL Abukuma at 3,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages BB Pennsylvania at 3,000 yards
DD Eaton engages DD Harukaze at 3,000 yards
CA Devonshire engages CA Furutaka at 3,000 yards
DD Eaton engages DD Sagiri at 3,000 yards
CL Abukuma engages CL Birmingham at 3,000 yards
DD Ringgold engages DD Yugiri at 3,000 yards
Range increases to 5,000 yards
BB Royal Sovereign engages CA Furutaka at 5,000 yards
CL Abukuma engages BB Valiant at 5,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages BB Warspite at 5,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages BB Pennsylvania at 5,000 yards
DD Harukaze engages DD Eaton at 5,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages CA Devonshire at 5,000 yards
CA Chokai engages CA Sussex at 5,000 yards
CA Chokai engages CL Birmingham at 5,000 yards
DD Shinonome engages DD Eaton at 5,000 yards
DD Renshaw engages DD Sagiri at 5,000 yards
Range increases to 7,000 yards
CL Birmingham engages CA Furutaka at 7,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages BB Valiant at 7,000 yards
CA Hawkins engages CL Abukuma at 7,000 yards
DD Ringgold engages DD Uruyuke at 7,000 yards
DD Harukaze engages DD Ringgold at 7,000 yards
CA Devonshire engages DD Yugiri at 7,000 yards
CL Abukuma engages CA Sussex at 7,000 yards
CL Birmingham engages CL Abukuma at 7,000 yards
DD Eaton engages DD Shinonome at 7,000 yards
DD Shinonome engages DD Eaton at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 8,000 yards
CL Birmingham engages CA Furutaka at 8,000 yards
CL Abukuma engages BB Valiant at 8,000 yards
BB Warspite engages CA Furutaka at 8,000 yards
DD Uruyuke engages DD Ringgold at 8,000 yards
CA Hawkins sunk by CL Abukuma at 8,000 yards
DD Renshaw engages DD Yugiri at 8,000 yards
CA Sussex engages CA Furutaka at 8,000 yards
DD Shirakumo engages DD Eaton at 8,000 yards
DD Shinonome engages DD Ringgold at 8,000 yards
DD Shinonome engages DD Eaton at 8,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages CA Sussex at 8,000 yards
BB Valiant engages CL Abukuma at 8,000 yards
BB Warspite engages CL Abukuma at 8,000 yards
DD Uruyuke engages DD Eaton at 8,000 yards
DD Eaton engages DD Harukaze at 8,000 yards
CA Sussex engages CL Abukuma at 8,000 yards
CL Abukuma engages CL Birmingham at 8,000 yards
DD Harukaze engages DD Ringgold at 8,000 yards
DD Harukaze engages DD Renshaw at 8,000 yards
Range increases to 10,000 yards
CA Chokai engages BB Royal Sovereign at 10,000 yards
BB Valiant engages CA Furutaka at 10,000 yards
BB Warspite engages CL Abukuma at 10,000 yards
BB Pennsylvania engages CA Furutaka at 10,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages CA Devonshire at 10,000 yards
CA Sussex engages CL Abukuma at 10,000 yards
CL Birmingham engages CL Abukuma at 10,000 yards
DD Sagiri engages DD Ringgold at 10,000 yards
DD Ringgold engages DD Shinonome at 10,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages CA Sussex at 10,000 yards
BB Valiant engages CA Furutaka at 10,000 yards
BB Warspite engages CL Abukuma at 10,000 yards
CA Chokai engages BB Pennsylvania at 10,000 yards
CA Devonshire engages CL Abukuma at 10,000 yards
DD Ringgold engages DD Yugiri at 10,000 yards
DD Sagiri engages DD Ringgold at 10,000 yards
DD Ringgold engages DD Sagiri at 10,000 yards
DD Shinonome engages DD Renshaw at 10,000 yards
Lee, Willis "Ching" orders Allied TF to disengage
CA Furutaka engages CA Devonshire at 10,000 yards
CA Devonshire engages CA Chokai at 10,000 yards
CL Abukuma engages CL Birmingham at 10,000 yards
DD Uruyuke engages DD Eaton at 10,000 yards
CA Sussex engages DD Yugiri at 10,000 yards
CL Birmingham engages CA Furutaka at 10,000 yards
DD Renshaw engages DD Shirakumo at 10,000 yards
DD Yugiri engages DD Renshaw at 10,000 yards
DD Sagiri engages DD Eaton at 10,000 yards
BB Royal Sovereign engages CA Furutaka at 10,000 yards
CA Devonshire engages CA Chokai at 10,000 yards
CL Abukuma engages CA Sussex at 10,000 yards
BB Pennsylvania engages CA Furutaka at 10,000 yards
DD Harukaze engages DD Renshaw at 10,000 yards
DD Yugiri engages DD Ringgold at 10,000 yards
CA Chokai engages CL Birmingham at 10,000 yards
DD Renshaw engages DD Shirakumo at 10,000 yards
DD Shinonome engages DD Renshaw at 10,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages CL Birmingham at 9,000 yards
BB Valiant engages CA Furutaka at 9,000 yards
BB Warspite engages CA Furutaka at 9,000 yards
BB Pennsylvania engages CA Chokai at 9,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages CA Devonshire at 9,000 yards
CA Furutaka engages CA Sussex at 9,000 yards
DD Ringgold engages DD Sagiri at 9,000 yards
DD Shinonome engages DD Ringgold at 9,000 yards
DD Renshaw engages DD Shirakumo at 9,000 yards
Range increases to 11,000 yards
CA Sussex engages CL Abukuma at 11,000 yards
BB Pennsylvania engages DD Uruyuke at 11,000 yards
DD Renshaw engages DD Harukaze at 11,000 yards
DD Sagiri engages DD Renshaw at 11,000 yards
DD Shirakumo engages DD Renshaw at 11,000 yards
DD Shinonome engages DD Eaton at 11,000 yards
Range increases to 13,000 yards
CA Sussex engages CA Chokai at 13,000 yards
BB Warspite engages CA Chokai at 13,000 yards
DD Uruyuke engages DD Ringgold at 13,000 yards
DD Harukaze engages DD Eaton at 13,000 yards
DD Renshaw engages DD Sagiri at 13,000 yards
DD Uruyuke engages DD Ringgold at 13,000 yards
DD Eaton engages DD Shinonome at 13,000 yards
Task forces break off...

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Endeh at 64,113, Range 2,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
E Karukaya, Shell hits 2, on fire

Allied Ships
BB Pennsylvania
BB Warspite
BB Valiant
CA Sussex
CA Devonshire
CL Birmingham
DD Eaton
DD Renshaw
DD Ringgold

Reduced visibility due to Rain with 53% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 53% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 27,000 yards...
Range closes to 25,000 yards...
Range closes to 23,000 yards...
Range closes to 21,000 yards...
Range closes to 19,000 yards...
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
Range closes to 13,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 10,000 yards...
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 2,000 yards
BB Valiant engages E Karukaya at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
DD Ringgold engages E Karukaya at 3,000 yards
Range increases to 5,000 yards
BB Valiant engages E Karukaya at 5,000 yards
Range increases to 7,000 yards
BB Valiant engages E Karukaya at 7,000 yards
Task forces break off...

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Invasion Support action off Waingapoe

20 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
APA Fayette
DD Quadrant

Allied ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards

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Invasion Support action off Waingapoe

17 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
APA Fayette
DD Quadrant

Allied ground losses:
12 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards

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Day Time Surface Combat, near Memboro at 63,112, Range 15,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
xAK Tokiwa Maru, Shell hits 8, Torpedo hits 1, and is sunk

Allied Ships
CL Dragon
DD Ammen
DD Thatcher

Reduced visibility due to Rain
Maximum visibility in Rain: 15,000 yards
Range closes to 27,000 yards...
Range closes to 25,000 yards...
Range closes to 23,000 yards...
Range closes to 21,000 yards...
Range closes to 19,000 yards...
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
Range closes to 15,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 15,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 15,000 yards
Range closes to 14,000 yards
DD Ammen engages xAK Tokiwa Maru at 14,000 yards
DD Thatcher engages xAK Tokiwa Maru at 14,000 yards
Range closes to 13,000 yards
DD Ammen engages xAK Tokiwa Maru at 13,000 yards
DD Thatcher engages xAK Tokiwa Maru at 13,000 yards
Range closes to 10,000 yards
CL Dragon engages xAK Tokiwa Maru at 10,000 yards
xAK Tokiwa Maru sunk by DD Thatcher at 10,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...

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Morning Air attack on Mandalay , at 59,46

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 11 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 2 minutes

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 14

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Hurricane IIc Trop sweeping at 14000 feet *

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Morning Air attack on Mandalay , at 59,46

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 16 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 14

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
14 x Hurricane IIc Trop sweeping at 14000 feet *

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Memboro at 63,112

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 28 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
N1K1 Rex x 1
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 3
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 9

Allied aircraft
Sea Hurricane Ib x 3
Martlet II x 1
Martlet IV x 5
F6F-3 Hellcat x 44

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 2 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-2 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
VF-16 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Raid is overhead
VF-23 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(7 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
VF-24 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
No.881 Sqn FAA with Martlet IV (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
No.896 Sqn FAA with Martlet II (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Raid is overhead
No.898 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
VC(F)-33 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Raid is overhead
VC(F)-41 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Raid is overhead
VRF-4F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
VRF-5F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
VF-1 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
VF-8 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
No.882 Sqn FAA with Martlet IV (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Memboro at 63,112

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 31 minutes

Japanese aircraft
D4Y1 Judy x 42
N1K1 Rex x 1
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 2

Allied aircraft
Sea Hurricane Ib x 2
Martlet II x 1
Martlet IV x 5
F6F-3 Hellcat x 40

Japanese aircraft losses
D4Y1 Judy: 12 destroyed, 4 damaged

Allied Ships
CL Dragon, Bomb hits 1, on fire
DD Ammen
DD Thatcher

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 3000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
6 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 1000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb
9 x D4Y1 Judy releasing from 2000'
Naval Attack: 1 x 500 kg SAP Bomb

CAP engaged:
VF-2 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-16 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters to 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-23 with F6F-3 Hellcat (7 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 18000
Raid is overhead
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-24 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
No.881 Sqn FAA with Martlet IV (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
No.896 Sqn FAA with Martlet II (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
No.898 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
VC(F)-41 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
VRF-4F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers
VRF-5F with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
VF-1 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-8 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
No.882 Sqn FAA with Martlet IV (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VC(F)-33 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters to 32000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers

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Morning Air attack on Kimura Det , at 63,112 (Memboro)

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid spotted at 13 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 2
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 2

Allied aircraft
Sea Hurricane Ib x 9
Martlet II x 1
Martlet IV x 18
F6F-3 Hellcat x 33
TBF-1 Avenger x 8

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 18000 feet
12 x Martlet IV sweeping at 13000 feet
7 x Sea Hurricane Ib sweeping at 13000 feet

CAP engaged:
251 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 30000
Raid is overhead
52nd I.F.Chutai with Ki-45 KAIc Nick (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Raid is overhead

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Morning Air attack on Mandalay , at 59,46

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 4
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 3

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 14000 feet
2 x Hurricane IIc Trop sweeping at 14000 feet *
2 x Hurricane IIc Trop sweeping at 14000 feet *

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Morning Air attack on II./4th Infantry Battalion, at 64,127 (Derby)

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 30 NM, estimated altitude 8,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 11 minutes

Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 12

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 6000 feet *
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Mandalay , at 59,46

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Allied aircraft
Beaufighter VIc x 8
Blenheim IV x 12
Blenheim VD x 12
Hudson IIIa x 15
Hurricane IIc Trop x 14
Liberator II x 30
Liberator B.III x 13
Liberator GR.III x 6
Wellington Ic x 14
Wellington GR.VIII x 15
Ventura GR.V x 9
B-17E Fortress x 6
B-24J Liberator x 19

Allied aircraft losses
Wellington Ic: 1 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
13 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Airbase hits 15
Runway hits 94

Aircraft Attacking:
9 x Ventura GR.V bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x Liberator II bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x Wellington Ic bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x Liberator II bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x Liberator II bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x Wellington GR.VIII bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 250 lb GP Bomb
6 x Wellington Ic bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x Hudson IIIa bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
12 x Blenheim VD bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
12 x Blenheim IV bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
12 x Hudson IIIa bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb
6 x Liberator GR.III bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 250 lb GP Bomb
13 x Liberator B.III bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x B-24J Liberator bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 10 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Mandalay , at 59,46

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 15 minutes

Allied aircraft
Wellington Ic x 6
B-17E Fortress x 9
B-25C Mitchell x 32
B-25D1 Mitchell x 33

Allied aircraft losses
B-25C Mitchell: 1 damaged
B-25D1 Mitchell: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 9
Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 97

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Wellington Ic bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
15 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
10 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Mandalay , at 59,46

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Allied aircraft
Hudson IIIa x 6

No Allied losses

Runway hits 9

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Hudson IIIa bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 4 x 250 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Mandalay , at 59,46

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 49 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 16 minutes

Allied aircraft
Liberator GR.III x 6
B-25D1 Mitchell x 12

No Allied losses

Runway hits 12

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Liberator GR.III bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 8 x 250 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Mandalay , at 59,46

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 22 NM, estimated altitude 15,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 6 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 6

No Allied losses

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 1

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Mandalay , at 59,46

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 31 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25D1 Mitchell x 6

No Allied losses

Runway hits 6

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-25D1 Mitchell bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Mandalay , at 59,46

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid spotted at 48 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Allied aircraft
B-25C Mitchell x 6

No Allied losses

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 11

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-25C Mitchell bombing from 13000 feet
Airfield Attack: 6 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Meiktila , at 58,47

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 30,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 47 minutes

Allied aircraft
Hurricane IIc Trop x 16
P-40N1 Warhawk x 23
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 3

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
3 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 29000 feet *

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Morning Air attack on Mandalay , at 59,46

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 14 NM, estimated altitude 14,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 24

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
24 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 14000 feet

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Morning Air attack on Meiktila , at 58,47

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 15 NM, estimated altitude 32,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Allied aircraft
P-47D2 Thunderbolt x 22

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
22 x P-47D2 Thunderbolt sweeping at 29000 feet *

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Afternoon Air attack on 15th Garrison Unit , at 63,113 (Waingapoe)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 23 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 1
A6M5 Zero x 4
N1K1 Rex x 1
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 6
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 15

Allied aircraft
Sea Hurricane Ib x 9
Martlet IV x 30
F6F-3 Hellcat x 34

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed
N1K1 Rex: 1 destroyed
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 1 destroyed
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 4 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 1 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x Martlet IV sweeping at 13000 feet
13 x Martlet IV sweeping at 13000 feet
7 x Sea Hurricane Ib sweeping at 13000 feet

CAP engaged:
251 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
452 Ku S-1 with N1K1 Rex (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
1st Sentai with Ki-44-IIb Tojo (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(7 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000
Raid is overhead
30th Sentai with Ki-44-IIb Tojo (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(5 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000
Raid is overhead
63rd Sentai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000
Raid is overhead
246th Sentai with Ki-44-IIb Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000
Raid is overhead
Unyo-1 with A6M5 Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on 1st Recon Regiment, at 63,113 (Waingapoe)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 41 NM, estimated altitude 21,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 5
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 5

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 84

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 1 destroyed

Aircraft Attacking:
7 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 18000 feet
6 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 18000 feet
4 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 18000 feet

CAP engaged:
Shoho-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(3 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 5 minutes
1st Sentai with Ki-44-IIb Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 30300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
246th Sentai with Ki-44-IIb Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000 , scrambling fighters to 13000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
Unyo-1 with A6M5 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000 , scrambling fighters to 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on 15th Garrison Unit , at 63,113 (Waingapoe)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 43 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 18 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 2

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 61

No Japanese losses

No Allied losses

Aircraft Attacking:
8 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 13000 feet

CAP engaged:
Kawai Det with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
Shoho-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on 15th Garrison Unit , at 63,113 (Waingapoe)

Weather in hex: Heavy rain

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 19 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 1

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 50
TBF-1 Avenger x 31

No Japanese losses

Allied aircraft losses
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
4 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 18000 feet
9 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
5 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 18000 feet
9 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Kawai Det with A6M5 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 30000
Raid is overhead

Also attacking 1st Recon Regiment ...
Also attacking 52nd JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 15th Garrison Unit ...
Also attacking 1st Recon Regiment ...
Also attacking 52nd JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 15th Garrison Unit ...
Also attacking 1st Recon Regiment ...
Also attacking 52nd JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 15th Garrison Unit ...

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Submarine attack near Endeh at 65,114

Japanese Ships
SS I-158

Allied Ships
BB Royal Sovereign, Torpedo hits 2, heavy damage

BB Royal Sovereign is sighted by SS I-158
SS I-158 launches 8 torpedoes

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Submarine attack near Waingapoe at 63,113

Japanese Ships
SS RO-100, hits 24, and is sunk

Allied Ships
BB Resolution
BB Colorado
CL Raleigh
KV Commandant Duboc
AM Tumult
APA Fayette
APA Custer
APA Joseph T. Dickman
APA Leonard Wood
LSI(L) Empire Pride
APD Herbert
AKA Aquarius
xAP Rangitiki
xAP Kedah
xAP Athlone Castle
xAP Maui
xAP Santa Elena
xAP Mariposa
xAK Kina II
xAK Clan Macdonald
DD Quadrant
DD Thracian
DD Vendetta
DD Vampire

SS RO-100 is sighted by escort
DD Quadrant fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Thracian attacking submerged sub ....
SS RO-100 forced to surface!
DD Thracian firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Vendetta firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Vampire firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Quadrant firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Thracian firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Vendetta firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Vampire firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Quadrant firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Vendetta firing on surfaced sub ....
DD Vampire firing on surfaced sub ....
Sub slips beneath the waves

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Invasion Support action off Waingapoe

24 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
APA Fayette
DD Vendetta
DD Thracian

Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards

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Ground combat at Waingapoe (63,113)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 4057 troops, 20 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 194

Defending force 15899 troops, 305 guns, 186 vehicles, Assault Value = 900

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
1st Recon Regiment
15th Garrison Unit
52nd JNAF AF Unit

Defending units:
73rd Motorised Brigade
7th Infantry Div /2
7th Australian Div /3
33rd Infantry Div /2
36th Aviation Base Force
XIV US Corps
872/873rd Engineer Aviation Battalion
3rd USN Naval Construction Regiment

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Ground combat at 65,128

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 3401 troops, 16 guns, 347 vehicles, Assault Value = 225

Defending force 257 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 12

Allied adjusted assault: 50

Japanese adjusted defense: 1

Allied assault odds: 50 to 1

Combat modifiers
Defender:
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-), supply(-)

Japanese ground losses:
354 casualties reported
Squads: 17 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 11 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units destroyed 1

Allied ground losses:
78 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 10 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 13 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Assaulting units:
4th Armoured Brigade

Defending units:
4th Indpt SNLF Coy

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Ground combat at Waingapoe (63,113)

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 11442 troops, 305 guns, 75 vehicles, Assault Value = 900

Defending force 5817 troops, 34 guns, 34 vehicles, Assault Value = 194

Allied adjusted assault: 476

Japanese adjusted defense: 580

Allied assault odds: 1 to 2 (fort level 5)

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), leaders(+), disruption(-), fatigue(-)
experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)

Japanese ground losses:
386 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 40 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 20 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Allied ground losses:
297 casualties reported
Squads: 1 destroyed, 40 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 4 disabled

Assaulting units:
7th Australian Div /3
73rd Motorised Brigade
7th Infantry Div /2
33rd Infantry Div /2
36th Aviation Base Force
XIV US Corps
872/873rd Engineer Aviation Battalion
3rd USN Naval Construction Regiment

Defending units:
1st Recon Regiment
15th Garrison Unit
52nd JNAF AF Unit

Andy Mac · Post by **Andy Mac** » Mon Feb 14, 2011 6:56 pm

Day 2

Andy Mac · Post by **Andy Mac** » Mon Feb 14, 2011 7:05 pm

ps I am not unhappy so far my air groups thanks to replenishment groups are still at full strength with 2 elite Sqns of Hellcats sitting at Darwin ready to fly in.
 
My LCU's are still getting stronger because of 100 prep and plenty of supply and one more day of unloading to go - so I should make progress tomorrow
 
In last two days 100 Japanese aircraft have been lost I have lost 30 but all have been replaced.
 
So far so good it all depends on getting those forts knocked down before I need to pull back - if I can get 200 Thuds in there backed by Land based SBD's....
 
My other assault forces I am reconsidering Force  was due to hit Koepang which looks alarmingly strong and Force E was going to hit Endeh I may still go in and hit that one depends on how the carrier battle goes
 

Andy Mac · Post by **Andy Mac** » Mon Feb 14, 2011 7:06 pm

Disruption for my LCu;s was at 20 and fatigue at 25 apart from 73rd Mot Bde.
 
So I think thats low enough to try an all out shock attack tomorrow and see how we get on.
 
I hope the Japanese Disruption will be high as well

Andy Mac · Post by **Andy Mac** » Mon Feb 14, 2011 7:08 pm

I still have about 400 AV on board ships so more is yet to unload - some will unload in time for tomorrows assault so I am hoping my AV will rise to about the 700 lvl and with a little luck the japanese will drop a bit after 20% casualties in fighting squads today.
 
Assuming thats the case and with a little luck I might even get a 2:1

Andy Mac · Post by **Andy Mac** » Mon Feb 14, 2011 9:28 pm

Objective W was secured today when 7th Australian Division supported by the combined Corps artillery secured the AF - US troops of the 7th US Div secured the port and 33rd US took the ridge overlooking the base

All in all an exceptional result.

My fleet took heavy losses with over 80 Hellcats falling in vicious air battles.

My intention is to pull the fleet back replenish rearm and refill my replenishment groups in passing we will hit Koepang with a full force strike.

I flew in 120 fighters today (advantage in bringing along a full Seabee Regt and 2 Aviation Bns) so I should have land based CAP tomorrow when the sweeps come in.

With 1200 AV on the base in bad terrain and forts that will rapidly rise I would call this base secure - would take 10 Divs plus to retake it now

My next objective is E and the convoy is en route I would like to rearm before they get close as I expect a fight with KB when they arrive

AFTER ACTION REPORTS FOR Sep 21, 43
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Invasion Support action off Waingapoe

25 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
APA Fayette
BB Colorado
BB Resolution
DD Vendetta
DD Thracian

Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 6,000 yards
Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards

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Sub attack near Endeh at 64,113

Japanese Ships
SS RO-102

Allied Ships
CL Dragon

CL Dragon is sighted by SS RO-102
SS RO-102 launches 4 torpedoes

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TF 51 encounters mine field at Banjoewangi (57,107)

Allied Ships
SS Grouper, Mine hits 1, on fire, heavy damage

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TF 229 encounters mine field at Banjoewangi (57,107)

Allied Ships
SS Sawfish, Mine hits 1, heavy damage

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Submarine attack near Sawoe-eilanden at 64,115

Japanese Ships
SS I-19

Allied Ships
CL Dragon

CL Dragon is sighted by SS I-19
SS I-19 launches 6 torpedoes

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Lomblen at 68,113, Range 2,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
E Natsushima
E Nasami, Shell hits 1

Allied Ships
xAP Rochambeau, Shell hits 16, on fire

Allied ground losses:
Vehicles lost 5 (3 destroyed, 2 disabled)

Reduced visibility due to Rain with 53% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 53% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 9,000 yards...
Range closes to 8,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 6,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 4,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 2,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 2,000 yards
CONTACT: Allied lookouts spot Japanese task force at 2,000 yards
Allied ships attempt to get underway
E Nasami engages xAP Rochambeau at 2,000 yards
E Natsushima engages xAP Rochambeau at 2,000 yards
E Nasami engages xAP Rochambeau at 2,000 yards
E Natsushima engages xAP Rochambeau at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 4,000 yards
E Nasami engages xAP Rochambeau at 4,000 yards
Range increases to 6,000 yards
E Nasami engages xAP Rochambeau at 6,000 yards
Allied Task Force Manages to Escape
Task forces break off...

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Lomblen at 68,113, Range 1,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
E Natsushima, Shell hits 9, and is sunk
E Nasami, Shell hits 13, and is sunk

Allied Ships
DD Ammen
DD Thatcher

Low visibility due to Rain with 53% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 53% moonlight: 2,000 yards
Range closes to 23,000 yards...
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
Range closes to 3,000 yards...
Range closes to 1,000 yards...
Noma, E. crosses the 'T'
DD Thatcher engages E Nasami at 1,000 yards
Range increases to 2,000 yards
DD Thatcher engages E Nasami at 2,000 yards
DD Ammen engages E Natsushima at 2,000 yards
Range increases to 3,000 yards
DD Thatcher engages E Nasami at 3,000 yards
DD Ammen engages E Nasami at 3,000 yards
Range closes to 2,000 yards
E Nasami sunk by DD Ammen at 2,000 yards
E Natsushima sunk by DD Ammen at 2,000 yards
Combat ends with last Japanese ship sunk...

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Submarine attack near Kangean at 62,104

Japanese Ships
xAP Miike Maru

Allied Ships
SS Scamp

xAP Miike Maru is sighted by SS Scamp
SS Scamp launches 6 torpedoes at xAP Miike Maru

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Sub attack near Endeh at 64,113

Japanese Ships
SS RO-102

Allied Ships
CVL Hermes
CA Northampton
CL Montpelier
CLAA Reno
DD Anthony
DD Taylor
DD Strong
DD Radford
DD Philip

SS RO-102 launches 4 torpedoes at CVL Hermes
RO-102 diving deep ....
DD Taylor fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Strong fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Radford attacking submerged sub ....
DD Philip fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Taylor fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Strong fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Radford fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Radford fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Radford fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Radford fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Radford fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Radford fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Night Time Surface Combat, near Lomblen at 68,113, Range 5,000 Yards

Japanese Ships
DD Uruyuke

Allied Ships
DD Ammen
DD Thatcher, Shell hits 2, on fire

Low visibility due to Rain with 42% moonlight
Maximum visibility in Rain and 42% moonlight: 6,000 yards
Range closes to 23,000 yards...
Range closes to 17,000 yards...
Range closes to 11,000 yards...
Range closes to 7,000 yards...
Range closes to 5,000 yards...
CONTACT: Japanese lookouts spot Allied task force at 5,000 yards
DD Uruyuke engages DD Thatcher at 5,000 yards
DD Thatcher engages DD Uruyuke at 5,000 yards
Range increases to 7,000 yards
DD Uruyuke engages DD Thatcher at 7,000 yards
DD Uruyuke engages DD Ammen at 7,000 yards
Range increases to 12,000 yards
DD Thatcher engages DD Uruyuke at 12,000 yards
Task forces break off...

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Invasion Support action off Waingapoe

14 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
APA Fayette
DD Vendetta
DD Thracian

Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 1,000 yards

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Invasion Support action off Waingapoe

17 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
APA Fayette
DD Vendetta
DD Thracian

Allied ground losses:
11 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards

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TF 61 encounters mine field at Kwajalein Island (132,115)

Japanese Ships
AMc Wa 13

3 mines cleared

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ASW attack near Endeh at 64,113

Japanese Ships
SS I-154, hits 3

Allied Ships
CA Baltimore
CL Nashville
CLAA San Diego
DD Saufley
DD Bennett
DD Monssen
DD Waller
DD Stanly
DD Schroeder

SS I-154 is sighted by escort
DD Monssen fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Waller fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Stanly fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Schroeder fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Schroeder fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Schroeder attacking submerged sub ....
DD Schroeder fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Schroeder fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Schroeder fails to find sub, continues to search...
Escort abandons search for sub

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Morning Air attack on Waingapoe , at 63,113

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 31 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 30
A6M3a Zero x 7
A6M5 Zero x 13
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 13
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 30
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 2

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 40

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 1 destroyed
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 2 destroyed
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 6 destroyed

CAP engaged:
251 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(6 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
Shoho-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(1 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
Hosho-1 with A6M2 Zero (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(24 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 16 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
1st Sentai with Ki-44-IIb Tojo (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(17 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 12 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
30th Sentai with Ki-44-IIb Tojo (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(13 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
63rd Sentai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(13 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 5 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
52nd I.F.Chutai with Ki-45 KAIc Nick (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 3 minutes
284 Ku S-1 with A6M3a Zero (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(7 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 4 minutes
Unyo-1 with A6M5 Zero (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(12 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Lomblen at 68,113

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 31 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 8 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 12
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 24
Ki-45 KAIa Nick x 25

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x Ki-44-IIb Tojo sweeping at 15000 feet
11 x Ki-44-IIb Tojo sweeping at 10000 feet
12 x Ki-44-IIa Tojo sweeping at 15000 feet
25 x Ki-45 KAIa Nick sweeping at 15000 feet

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Lomblen at 68,113

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 32 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 6

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x Ki-45 KAIb Nick sweeping at 15000 feet

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Lomblen at 68,113

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 33 NM, estimated altitude 32,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 13

No Japanese losses

Aircraft Attacking:
13 x A6M5 Zero sweeping at 30000 feet

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Morning Air attack on TF, near Lomblen at 68,113

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid detected at 120 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 42 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 14
G4M1 Betty x 22
Ki-43-IIb Oscar x 32

Japanese aircraft losses
G4M1 Betty: 1 destroyed, 5 damaged

Allied Ships
DD Thatcher
DD Ammen

Aircraft Attacking:
21 x G4M1 Betty launching torpedoes at 200 feet
Naval Attack: 1 x 18in Type 91 Torpedo

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Morning Air attack on 1st Recon Regiment, at 63,113 (Waingapoe)

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 11,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 20
A6M3a Zero x 5
A6M5 Zero x 14
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 7
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 25
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 1

Allied aircraft
Albacore I x 14
Sea Hurricane Ib x 5
Martlet II x 8
Martlet IV x 10
F6F-3 Hellcat x 61
SB2C-1C Helldiver x 141
SBD-3 Dauntless x 36
SBD-5 Dauntless x 58
TBF-1 Avenger x 159

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Sea Hurricane Ib: 1 destroyed
Martlet IV: 1 destroyed
SB2C-1C Helldiver: 1 destroyed, 6 damaged
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 destroyed, 4 damaged

Japanese ground losses:
16 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 2 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 7 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
34 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
16 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
24 x SBD-5 Dauntless bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
30 x SB2C-1C Helldiver bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
33 x SB2C-1C Helldiver bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
16 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
16 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
29 x SB2C-1C Helldiver bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
15 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
17 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 13000 feet
14 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 4000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
18 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
36 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb
16 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
17 x F6F-3 Hellcat sweeping at 13000 feet
10 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
15 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
8 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
14 x Albacore I bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
21 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
12 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
4 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 2000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb
8 x SB2C-1C Helldiver releasing from 3000'
Ground Attack: 1 x 1000 lb GP Bomb, 2 x 250 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Kawai Det with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
(2 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
251 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000 , scrambling fighters between 18000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
Shoho-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000 , scrambling fighters to 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
Hosho-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
14 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 33000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
1st Sentai with Ki-44-IIb Tojo (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
13 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 36000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 68 minutes
30th Sentai with Ki-44-IIb Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
11 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 65 minutes
63rd Sentai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 19000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 61 minutes
52nd I.F.Chutai with Ki-45 KAIc Nick (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
284 Ku S-1 with A6M3a Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000 , scrambling fighters between 16000 and 34000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
Unyo-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
11 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 30000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 70 minutes

Also attacking 15th Garrison Unit ...
Also attacking 52nd JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 15th Garrison Unit ...
Also attacking 1st Recon Regiment ...
Also attacking 15th Garrison Unit ...
Also attacking 1st Recon Regiment ...
Also attacking 15th Garrison Unit ...
Also attacking 1st Recon Regiment ...
Also attacking 15th Garrison Unit ...
Also attacking 52nd JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 15th Garrison Unit ...
Also attacking 1st Recon Regiment ...
Also attacking 15th Garrison Unit ...
Also attacking 1st Recon Regiment ...
Also attacking 15th Garrison Unit ...
Also attacking 1st Recon Regiment ...
Also attacking 15th Garrison Unit ...
Also attacking 52nd JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 15th Garrison Unit ...
Also attacking 1st Recon Regiment ...
Also attacking 15th Garrison Unit ...
Also attacking 1st Recon Regiment ...
Also attacking 52nd JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 15th Garrison Unit ...
Also attacking 1st Recon Regiment ...
Also attacking 15th Garrison Unit ...
Also attacking 52nd JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 15th Garrison Unit ...
Also attacking 1st Recon Regiment ...
Also attacking 15th Garrison Unit ...
Also attacking 1st Recon Regiment ...
Also attacking 52nd JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 15th Garrison Unit ...
Also attacking 1st Recon Regiment ...
Also attacking 15th Garrison Unit ...
Also attacking 1st Recon Regiment ...
Also attacking 15th Garrison Unit ...
Also attacking 52nd JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 15th Garrison Unit ...
Also attacking 1st Recon Regiment ...
Also attacking 15th Garrison Unit ...
Also attacking 1st Recon Regiment ...
Also attacking 52nd JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 15th Garrison Unit ...
Also attacking 1st Recon Regiment ...

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Morning Air attack on Waingapoe , at 63,113

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 14 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 5 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 19
A6M3a Zero x 4
A6M5 Zero x 18
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 7
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 20
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 1

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 15

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 destroyed
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed
A6M5 Zero: 2 destroyed
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 1 destroyed
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 6 destroyed

CAP engaged:
Shoho-1 with A6M5 Zero (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
(4 plane(s) diverted to support CAP in hex.)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 30000 , scrambling fighters between 21000 and 30000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
251 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 12000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
Kawai Det with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 1 minutes
Hosho-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 10 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 32810.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 66 minutes
1st Sentai with Ki-44-IIb Tojo (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 9 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 36000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 20 minutes
30th Sentai with Ki-44-IIb Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
63rd Sentai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 5 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
52nd I.F.Chutai with Ki-45 KAIc Nick (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 10000 , scrambling fighters to 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 9 minutes
284 Ku S-1 with A6M3a Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
Unyo-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 7 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 30000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes

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Morning Air attack on Waingapoe , at 63,113

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 17,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 17 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 11
A6M3a Zero x 3
A6M5 Zero x 13
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 5
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 15
Ki-45 KAIc Nick x 1

Allied aircraft
F6F-3 Hellcat x 46
TBF-1 Avenger x 45

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 3 destroyed
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed
A6M5 Zero: 1 destroyed
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 1 destroyed
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 1 destroyed
Ki-45 KAIc Nick: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 1 destroyed
TBF-1 Avenger: 1 destroyed, 11 damaged

Aircraft Attacking:
4 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
7 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb
9 x TBF-1 Avenger bombing from 7000 feet
Ground Attack: 2 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
251 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 6 minutes
Kawai Det with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000 , scrambling fighters to 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 10 minutes
Hosho-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000 , scrambling fighters between 4000 and 30000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
30th Sentai with Ki-44-IIb Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
63rd Sentai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 10000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 16 minutes
52nd I.F.Chutai with Ki-45 KAIc Nick (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 10000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 2 minutes
284 Ku S-1 with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 49 minutes
Unyo-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 30000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 15 minutes
Shoho-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000 , scrambling fighters to 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 11 minutes
1st Sentai with Ki-44-IIb Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000 , scrambling fighters between 16000 and 36000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
4 planes vectored on to bombers

Also attacking 1st Recon Regiment ...
Also attacking 15th Garrison Unit ...
Also attacking 1st Recon Regiment ...
Also attacking 52nd JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 15th Garrison Unit ...
Also attacking 1st Recon Regiment ...
Also attacking 52nd JNAF AF Unit ...
Also attacking 1st Recon Regiment ...

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Morning Air attack on Waingapoe , at 63,113

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid detected at 40 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 4
A6M3a Zero x 1
A6M5 Zero x 6
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 2
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 9

Allied aircraft
B-17E Fortress x 3
B-24D Liberator x 9
B-24D1 Liberator x 18
F6F-3 Hellcat x 1
PB4Y-1 Liberator x 6

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-17E Fortress: 1 damaged

Airbase hits 5
Airbase supply hits 3
Runway hits 61

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x PB4Y-1 Liberator bombing from 7000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 7000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 7000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 7000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 7000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 7000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
6 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 7000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
3 x B-17E Fortress bombing from 7000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 4 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
251 Ku S-1 with A6M2 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 30000
Raid is overhead
1 planes vectored on to bombers
Kawai Det with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000 , scrambling fighters to 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
30th Sentai with Ki-44-IIb Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 15000 , scrambling fighters to 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 13 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
63rd Sentai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Raid is overhead
284 Ku S-1 with A6M3a Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000 , scrambling fighters to 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
Unyo-1 with A6M5 Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 15000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 59 minutes
3 planes vectored on to bombers
Shoho-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000 , scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 77 minutes
Hosho-1 with A6M2 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 14000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 81 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
1st Sentai with Ki-44-IIb Tojo (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000 , scrambling fighters to 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers

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Morning Air attack on II./4th Infantry Battalion, at 64,127 (Derby)

Weather in hex: Moderate rain

Raid spotted at 34 NM, estimated altitude 10,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 13 minutes

Allied aircraft
SBD-3 Dauntless x 12

No Allied losses

Japanese ground losses:
5 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Aircraft Attacking:
12 x SBD-3 Dauntless bombing from 6000 feet *
Ground Attack: 1 x 500 lb GP Bomb

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Morning Air attack on Waingapoe , at 63,113

Weather in hex: Clear sky

Raid spotted at 10 NM, estimated altitude 13,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 2
A6M3a Zero x 1
A6M5 Zero x 6
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 1
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 8

Allied aircraft
B-24D Liberator x 2
B-24D1 Liberator x 6
F6F-3 Hellcat x 1

Japanese aircraft losses
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
B-24D1 Liberator: 1 damaged

Airbase supply hits 1
Runway hits 9

Aircraft Attacking:
6 x B-24D1 Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb
2 x B-24D Liberator bombing from 10000 feet *
Airfield Attack: 5 x 500 lb GP Bomb

CAP engaged:
Kawai Det with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000 , scrambling fighters to 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
1 planes vectored on to bombers
30th Sentai with Ki-44-IIb Tojo (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Raid is overhead
1 planes vectored on to bombers
284 Ku S-1 with A6M3a Zero (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 30000
Raid is overhead
Unyo-1 with A6M5 Zero (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 30000
Raid is overhead
2 planes vectored on to bombers
Shoho-1 with A6M5 Zero (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
Group patrol altitude is 30000 , scrambling fighters to 11000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
2 planes vectored on to bombers
Hosho-1 with A6M2 Zero (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 30000
Raid is overhead
1st Sentai with Ki-44-IIb Tojo (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 30000 , scrambling fighters to 7000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 18 minutes
63rd Sentai with Ki-44-IIa Tojo (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 15000
Raid is overhead

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Endeh at 64,113

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 30 NM, estimated altitude 32,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 9 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 8
Ki-44-IIa Tojo x 6
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 11
Ki-45 KAIb Nick x 6

Allied aircraft
Sea Hurricane Ib x 17
Martlet II x 27
Martlet IV x 55
F6F-3 Hellcat x 307

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 destroyed
Ki-44-IIa Tojo: 1 destroyed
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 4 destroyed
Ki-45 KAIb Nick: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-1 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 16 on standby, 10 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 32000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
VF-2 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 18 on standby, 12 scrambling)
22 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 33000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 17 on standby, 10 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 35000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
VF-8 with F6F-3 Hellcat (5 airborne, 18 on standby, 11 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 35000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (6 airborne, 12 on standby, 18 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 32000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
VF-16 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 20 on standby, 12 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 37000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
VF-18 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 12 on standby, 17 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 36000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
VF-22 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 6 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 25000 and 34000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 33 minutes
VF-23 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 9 on standby, 5 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 24000 and 35000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 29 minutes
VF-24 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 10 on standby, 6 scrambling)
5 plane(s) intercepting now.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 27000 and 35000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
No.881 Sqn FAA with Martlet IV (0 airborne, 11 on standby, 7 scrambling)
11 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 28300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
No.882 Sqn FAA with Martlet IV (4 airborne, 15 on standby, 10 scrambling)
19 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 28300.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
No.896 Sqn FAA with Martlet II (2 airborne, 13 on standby, 8 scrambling)
15 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 18000 and 33000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
No.898 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 5 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 32000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Endeh at 64,113

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 15 NM, estimated altitude 18,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 4 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M3a Zero x 8
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 8

Allied aircraft
Sea Hurricane Ib x 17
Martlet II x 25
Martlet IV x 54
F6F-3 Hellcat x 284

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M3a Zero: 1 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Martlet IV: 1 destroyed
F6F-3 Hellcat: 2 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-1 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 10 scrambling)
7 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 32000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 21 minutes
VF-2 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
15 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 33000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 47 minutes
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 10 scrambling)
11 plane(s) not yet engaged, 12 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 35000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
VF-8 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 14 on standby, 11 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 32000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 12 on standby, 18 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 34000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 23 minutes
VF-18 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 12 on standby, 13 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 30000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
VF-22 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 2 on standby, 6 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 27 minutes
VF-23 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 5 scrambling)
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 32000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 25 minutes
VF-24 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 6 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 29000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
No.881 Sqn FAA with Martlet IV (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 7 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 33000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
No.882 Sqn FAA with Martlet IV (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 10 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 7 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 30000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
No.896 Sqn FAA with Martlet II (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 8 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 11 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 33000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 46 minutes
No.898 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (0 airborne, 8 on standby, 4 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 33000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 32 minutes
VF-16 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 18 on standby, 12 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 20000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Endeh at 64,113

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 44 NM, estimated altitude 33,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 14 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M2 Zero x 14
Ki-44-IIb Tojo x 11

Allied aircraft
Sea Hurricane Ib x 15
Martlet II x 20
Martlet IV x 48
F6F-3 Hellcat x 248

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M2 Zero: 2 destroyed
Ki-44-IIb Tojo: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
Sea Hurricane Ib: 1 destroyed
F6F-3 Hellcat: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-1 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 8 on standby, 9 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 34000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 14 scrambling)
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 35000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
VF-8 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 12 on standby, 15 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 16000 and 32000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 24 minutes
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 14 scrambling)
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 6 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 32000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 43 minutes
VF-18 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 6 on standby, 13 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 37000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
VF-22 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 6 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 36000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 36 minutes
VF-23 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 5 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 17000 and 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 30 minutes
VF-24 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 4 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 30000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 46 minutes
No.881 Sqn FAA with Martlet IV (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters to 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 37 minutes
No.882 Sqn FAA with Martlet IV (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 6 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 5 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 30000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
No.896 Sqn FAA with Martlet II (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 8 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 33000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
No.898 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 4 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 33000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
VF-2 with F6F-3 Hellcat (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 0 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 16 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 30000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
VF-16 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 8 on standby, 8 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 6 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 35000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 49 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Endeh at 64,113

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 13 NM, estimated altitude 19,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 3 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 32

Allied aircraft
Sea Hurricane Ib x 9
Martlet II x 13
Martlet IV x 35
F6F-3 Hellcat x 218

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 11 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 1 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-1 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 11 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 5 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 34000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 49 minutes
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 21 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 35000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 14 minutes
VF-8 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 8 on standby, 15 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 5 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 32000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (3 airborne, 0 on standby, 14 scrambling)
3 plane(s) intercepting now.
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 9 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 32000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
VF-18 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 6 on standby, 13 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 30000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 31 minutes
VF-22 with F6F-3 Hellcat (2 airborne, 0 on standby, 6 scrambling)
2 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 16000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 35 minutes
VF-23 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 5 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
VF-24 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 5 on standby, 4 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 30000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 26 minutes
No.881 Sqn FAA with Martlet IV (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 33000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 17 minutes
No.882 Sqn FAA with Martlet IV (8 airborne, 0 on standby, 6 scrambling)
8 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 20000 and 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 12 minutes
No.896 Sqn FAA with Martlet II (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 33000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 19 minutes
No.898 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
1 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 33000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes
VF-2 with F6F-3 Hellcat (4 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
4 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 14000 and 33000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 41 minutes
VF-16 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 2 on standby, 8 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 10000 and 34000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 39 minutes

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Afternoon Air attack on TF, near Endeh at 64,113

Weather in hex: Partial cloud

Raid detected at 160 NM, estimated altitude 16,000 feet.
Estimated time to target is 41 minutes

Japanese aircraft
A6M5 Zero x 19
D4Y1 Judy x 25

Allied aircraft
Sea Hurricane Ib x 6
Martlet II x 10
Martlet IV x 28
F6F-3 Hellcat x 197

Japanese aircraft losses
A6M5 Zero: 4 destroyed
D4Y1 Judy: 2 destroyed

Allied aircraft losses
F6F-3 Hellcat: 2 destroyed

CAP engaged:
VF-1 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 4 on standby, 9 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 7000 and 34000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 50 minutes
15 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-3 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 15 scrambling)
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 0 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
20 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-8 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 12 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
12 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 9000 and 29000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
25 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-9 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 12 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
8 plane(s) not yet engaged, 6 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 49 minutes
22 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-18 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 6 on standby, 16 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 38 minutes
28 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-22 with F6F-3 Hellcat (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
4 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 18000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
10 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-23 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 5 scrambling)
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 4 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 13000 and 23000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-24 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 1 on standby, 4 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 12000 and 21000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 40 minutes
9 planes vectored on to bombers
No.881 Sqn FAA with Martlet IV (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
2 plane(s) not yet engaged, 4 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 16000 and 33000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 34 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers
No.898 Sqn FAA with Sea Hurricane Ib (1 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
1 plane(s) intercepting now.
0 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 8000 , scrambling fighters to 6000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 42 minutes
5 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-2 with F6F-3 Hellcat (6 airborne, 0 on standby, 1 scrambling)
6 plane(s) intercepting now.
5 plane(s) not yet engaged, 3 being recalled, 0 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 15000 and 33000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 28 minutes
6 planes vectored on to bombers
VF-16 with F6F-3 Hellcat (0 airborne, 2 on standby, 10 scrambling)
9 plane(s) not yet engaged, 2 being recalled, 1 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 8000 and 34000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 49 minutes
22 planes vectored on to bombers
No.882 Sqn FAA with Martlet IV (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 2 scrambling)
6 plane(s) not yet engaged, 7 being recalled, 3 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 13000 , scrambling fighters between 6000 and 30000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 45 minutes
17 planes vectored on to bombers
No.896 Sqn FAA with Martlet II (0 airborne, 0 on standby, 4 scrambling)
3 plane(s) not yet engaged, 1 being recalled, 2 out of immediate contact.
Group patrol altitude is 18000 , scrambling fighters between 11000 and 31000.
Time for all group planes to reach interception is 44 minutes
8 planes vectored on to bombers

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ASW attack near Endeh at 64,113

Japanese Ships
SS I-154

Allied Ships
DD Braine
BB Idaho
CA Vincennes
CL Mobile
CL Columbia
CL Helena
CLAA Juneau
DD Hutchins
DD Dyson
DD DeHaven
DD Cony

SS I-154 launches 8 torpedoes at DD Braine
DD Hutchins fails to find sub, continues to search...
DD Dyson fails to find sub and abandons search
DD DeHaven fails to find sub and abandons search
DD Cony fails to find sub and abandons search
Escort abandons search for sub

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Invasion Support action off Waingapoe

21 Coastal gun shots fired in defense.

Allied Ships
APA Fayette
DD Vendetta
DD Thracian

Allied ground losses:
10 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 1 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled

Defensive Guns fire at approaching troops in landing craft at 2,000 yards

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Ground combat at Waingapoe (63,113)

Japanese Bombardment attack

Attacking force 3895 troops, 20 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 164

Defending force 18806 troops, 406 guns, 219 vehicles, Assault Value = 1061

Assaulting units:
1st Recon Regiment
15th Garrison Unit
52nd JNAF AF Unit

Defending units:
33rd Infantry Division
73rd Motorised Brigade
7th Australian Division
7th Infantry Division
872/873rd Engineer Aviation Battalion
XIV US Corps
36th Aviation Base Force
3rd USN Naval Construction Regiment

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Ground combat at Waingapoe (63,113)

Allied Shock attack

Attacking force 14173 troops, 406 guns, 104 vehicles, Assault Value = 1061

Defending force 5448 troops, 34 guns, 35 vehicles, Assault Value = 164

Allied engineers reduce fortifications to 4

Allied adjusted assault: 2100

Japanese adjusted defense: 160

Allied assault odds: 13 to 1 (fort level 4)

Allied forces CAPTURE Waingapoe !!!

Japanese aircraft
no flights

Japanese aircraft losses
No Japanese losses

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), forts(+), disruption(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+)

Japanese ground losses:
2347 casualties reported
Squads: 33 destroyed, 18 disabled
Non Combat: 95 destroyed, 25 disabled
Engineers: 11 destroyed, 0 disabled
Guns lost 4 (4 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Vehicles lost 38 (38 destroyed, 0 disabled)
Units retreated 3

Allied ground losses:
411 casualties reported
Squads: 2 destroyed, 64 disabled
Non Combat: 0 destroyed, 12 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 8 disabled

Assaulting units:
7th Australian Division
33rd Infantry Division
73rd Motorised Brigade
7th Infantry Division
XIV US Corps
872/873rd Engineer Aviation Battalion
36th Aviation Base Force
3rd USN Naval Construction Regiment

Defending units:
1st Recon Regiment
15th Garrison Unit
52nd JNAF AF Unit

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Ground combat at Pantar (69,114)

Japanese Shock attack

Attacking force 294 troops, 1 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 21

Defending force 30 troops, 0 guns, 0 vehicles, Assault Value = 1

Japanese adjusted assault: 18

Allied adjusted defense: 1

Japanese assault odds: 18 to 1 (fort level 0)

Japanese forces CAPTURE Pantar !!!

Combat modifiers
Defender: terrain(+), op mode(-), preparation(-), experience(-)
Attacker: shock(+), leaders(-)

Allied ground losses:
34 casualties reported
Squads: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Non Combat: 3 destroyed, 0 disabled
Engineers: 0 destroyed, 0 disabled
Units destroyed 1

Assaulting units:
4th Raiding Rgt /4

Defending units:
2/6 Cavalry Cdo Bn /2

Andy Mac · Post by **Andy Mac** » Mon Feb 14, 2011 9:42 pm

Choices choices I wonder if PZB would try to take it back - if he would that would be great.
 
I have a lot of Seabees floating about I may go the dot bases as it will complicate PZB's job as he will need to keep tyhem all suppressed

Andy Mac · Post by **Andy Mac** » Mon Feb 14, 2011 10:11 pm

10th Air Force in India is ordered to hit Toungoo in the Japanese rear tonight should be interesting even if it fails it will keep PZB looking over his shoulder
 
My main goal is to get a large force into the Flores and Timor region if I can get in and get dug in I can pull carriers back and rely on LBA to cover an island hopping campaing this will free up a Centpac offensive elsewhere

Andy Mac · Post by **Andy Mac** » Mon Feb 14, 2011 10:23 pm

I have subs covering the north and both the Makassar strait and Celebes sea no sign of KB yet

Starting to get worried they may be off somewhere else entirely

Andy Mac · Post by **Andy Mac** » Mon Feb 14, 2011 10:26 pm

Objective E was Endeh and K was Koepand and R was Roti
 
Not sure any more which if any of those I wil hit so many choices but with a secure AF up and running I now have choices and casn concentrate on dealing with KB without being tied to the apron strings of supporting a landing

castor troy · Post by **castor troy** » Tue Feb 15, 2011 5:59 am

The main problem I see is that you didn´t go for a potential level 9 airfield in your first wave, this would be my primary goal. A potential level 8 airfield is nice but isn´t comparable at all to a level 9 when it comes down to perhaps end up with only one major base.

Hortlund · Post by **Hortlund** » Tue Feb 15, 2011 6:43 am

ORIGINAL: Andy Mac

I have subs covering the north and both the Makassar strait and Celebes sea no sign of KB yet

Starting to get worried they may be off somewhere else entirely

Every day without the KB showing up is a blessing, so stop worrying about that. This battle will win or lose the battle for the SRA, and the fact that the KB has not shown up only means that PzB has gotten his priorities wrong. It doesnt really matter where the KB is right now as long as it is not here. No second-guessing yourself here Andy, you are 100% committed to this battle and you must keep the focus. This is where you win or lose the game.

Andy Mac v PZB This time India will Stand !!!!

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